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March 27, 2020
Dear Sahuaro District Residents,
As we continue to live under strict guidelines due to the COVID-19 virus, it is important to remember that we have been asked to distance ourselves socially, but that does not mean social isolation. We can avoid social isolation by making phone & video calls to people we normally would have personal contact with and engage with others in groups we belong to through group phone and video calls when they are made available.
Also, here is a list of some virtual activities to engage in:
click here.
Blood donations have fallen drastically and we have been asked to step up. Please consider donating by calling or creating an appointment online. See the information below or if you cannot give Monday at Murphy Park, you can go online to
bloodhero.com or call 877.25.VITAL to make an appointment through Vitalant. If you prefer to give through the American Red Cross, call
800.RED.CROSS (733.2767) or online at
www.redcross.org.
Be safe and stay healthy
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Sincerely,
Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District
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BLOOD DONATIONS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED!
PLEASE DONATE
Monday, March 30th
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bloodmobiles at Murphy Park
(there will be 2 buses)
Public appointments welcome!
To make an appointment:
Contact Ali Waelchli-Brooks at 623.930.2467 or Bloodhero.com (sponsor code: Glendale)
Blood donation is OK - it's an essential health care activity.
Some government agencies are advising people to avoid "gatherings". Blood donation operations - at blood drives and donation centers - are not gatherings but essential health care activities.
Not having enough blood to meet basic patient needs will cause another public health crisis
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If you are healthy, it is imperative that you make and keep your appointment to give blood.
If you are not feeling well, please DO NOT donate.
To Protect Donors:
-Only healthy people are encouraged to donate blood. In fact, donors MUST be feeling well and free of respiratory illness symptoms, including fever, to be eligible to donate.
-People who meet certain travel and other at-risk criteria for Coronavirus infection are deferred ahead of time from donating.
-Staff use sterile, single-use collection sets for each donor and scrub the donor's arm with rubbing alcohol for 30 seconds before the collection.
-Staff who do not feel well are required to stay home.
FDA Urges People to Donate Blood
as Coronavirus Fears Intensify:
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If you are able to donate, thank your for stepping up and helping patients with a blood donation during this critical time.
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I
t has never been easier to respond to the Census on your own - whether online at
www.2020census.gov
, by phone, or by mail - all without having to meet a census taker.
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The most up-to-date information and guidance can be found via the
Centers for Disease Control
website which includes comprehensive information on at-risk populations, precautions, situation updates, and information for specific audiences such as communities, schools, healthcare professionals, and travelers. Additional resources include
For daily updates placed on the City's website,
click here
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To view Governor Ducey's Coronavirus Orders, click here.
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The next City Council Meetings will be held on
Tuesday, April 14th. The Workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Voting Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Changes for City of Glendale April 14th City Council Meetings:
City Council Meetings will be closed to the public during Council Workshops and Voting Meetings until further notice. This actions follows guidelines from the Federal Government.
For details on the new rules for public participation, please click here.
March 24th City Council Meeting Highlights:
To view the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas,
click here
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What You Should Do If You Think You May Have Coronavirus
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We're In This Together
"As we work to combat the spread of COVID-19, access to resources that can help support families and businesses in this time of need is critical. We're calling on Arizonans to be informed, get engaged, and support organization doing important work to keep our communities safe and healthy. Arizona will get through this together." -
Governor Doug Ducey
We're in this together - a commitment to make sure Arizonans have the access to the resources they need as we work to get our state through the COVID-19 outbreak.
For more information on resources for individuals, businesses and how to volunteer:
Arizonatogether.org
For more information about COVID-19 in English or Spanish, dial 2-1-1.
If you need public assistance, email publicassistance@az.gov.
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Restricted
Public Access
to City Hall
To preserve resources, including protective gear and disinfectant for first responders and critical staff, Glendale City Hall will be restricted for public access. This restriction began March 20th at 5 p.m. Members of the public that need to reach the City can always access services 24/7 at
GlendaleOne.
If you do not find a service request type which meets your needs, please select "General Request". If you need additional assistance, please call 623.930.2000.
For details on specific areas and departments with restrictions, please
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FLUSHING THOSE WIPES
IS
DISGUSTING AND DAMAGING
"FLUSHABLE" WIPES CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS
They may say "flushable" but wipes that end up in the wastewater system can cause some major cleanup problems for City crews.
As many valley residents worry about a shortage of toilet paper some are turning to so-called "flushable" wipes. The problem is, the wipes are not so flushable. When people flush wipes and other materials like paper towels or napkins they can clog up the sewer system causing thousands of dollars in damage. The City of Glendale is asking everyone to help keep things flowing smoothly. Please DO NOT FLUSH these wipes or any materials or debris down the toilet. ONLY TOILET PAPER.
To read the full press release,
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What does COVID-19 stand for?
In COVID-19, 'CO' stands for 'corona', 'VI' for 'virus', and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as "2019 novel coronavirus" or
"2019-nCOV". There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild
upper-respiratory tract illnesses.
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